Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson

Mayor of Riverside, California. Mother of 3. Native Riversider. Small Business Owner. Environmental Scientist. Public Servant. [email protected]

[California Big City Mayors @CABigCityMayors]

🚨 HHAP Funding at Risk 🚨
Critical homelessness programs across CA could be cut if HHAP is left out of the 2025–26 state budget.

Big City Mayors hold a virtual press conference TODAY at 2PM urging leaders to extend funding. Lives depend on it. #ExtendHHAP

[California Big City Mayors @CABigCityMayors]

In 4 hours, California Big City Mayors will come together to urge state leadership to extend crucial funding for the HHAP program through Round 7.
Join us for the virtual press conference at 2:00 PM to learn more and hear directly from the Mayors.  
https://t.co/GKNY01ZGfg

[California Big City Mayors @CABigCityMayors]

Big City Mayor’s statement on the ongoing wildfires in the Los Angeles Region.

For resources and to support those affected visit: https://t.co/FnV3kgUu4X

[California Big City Mayors @CABigCityMayors]

With a more optimistic budget outlook, CA Big City Mayors urge the @CAgovernor to prioritize funding for homelessness, affordable housing, youth jobs, and public safety. We look forward to collaborating with the Governor and Legislature on a budget that uplifts all Californians.

[Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson @MayorLockDawson]

So excited to work with such passionate leaders across the state to fight for our residents!

[California Big City Mayors @CABigCityMayors]

@MayorLockDawson kicked off her first meeting as the new Chair of the BCM, welcoming new members and discussing legislative priorities. Huge thanks to @MayorToddGloria for his leadership as past chair and to @MayorOfLA for her generosity in hosting us at the historic @GettyHouse

[League of California Cities @CalCities]

Thank you for your leadership, @MayorToddGloria! We look forward to working with @MayorLockDawson and @CABigCityMayors to advocate for our shared goals, including reducing/preventing homelessness + spurring affordable housing.

[Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson @MayorLockDawson]

@MayorToddGloria @CABigCityMayors Thank you for your leadership, I am excited to continue the critical work.

[San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria @MayorToddGloria]

Today ends my term as Chair of @CABigCityMayors. Passing the torch to Riverside’s @MayorLockDawson, who'll keep advancing this important work. Proud of what we’ve achieved, from boosting housing and homelessness investments to mental health reforms and funding youth jobs.

[City of Riverside,CA @riversidecagov]

Effort to Transform Historic Armory in Fairmount Park into Vibrant Public Space Moves Forward With $2.5 Million in Federal Funds: https://t.co/0Kt0ApnBRx

[City of Riverside,CA @riversidecagov]

Riverside @MayorLockDawson Joins Mayors for Parks Coalition: https://t.co/GY5emA71Lz

[Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson @MayorLockDawson]

I am saddened to hear about the shooting at former President Trump’s campaign event. Thinking of him, his family and all rally attendees. There is no place for violence in American democracy. Praying for peace and healing after today’s senseless act.

[Veolia | North America @Veolia_NA]

On Saturday @usmayors, Veolia's Chandrasekar Venkatraman joined @MayorLockDawson of Riverside CA, Nicholas Rubio, Partner, Meridiam, and other members of the Public-Private (P3) Taskforce, to discuss how P3s can optimize delivery methods.

[The United States Conference of Mayors @usmayors]

Mayors spent the afternoon in a series of breakout sessions and discussion. Riverside (CA) @MayorLockDawson moderated a discussion on public-private partnerships (P3s).

[California Big City Mayors @CABigCityMayors]

@MayorToddGloria, chair of the California Big City Mayors coalition, issued the following statement on the inclusion of $1 billion in Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Funding in the state’s final Fiscal Year 2025 budget:

[Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson @MayorLockDawson]

When Mayors get together and speak in one voice, we can move the needle. #mayors2024 @usmayors

[Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson @MayorLockDawson]

This weekend I am in Kansas City at the US Conference of Mayors collaborating with over 200 mayors on a variety of issues impacting our community. Excited to have robust conversations with leaders like Tom Cochran, CEO and Executive Director of US Conference of Mayors. @usmayors #mayors2024

[Matt Haney @MattHaneySF]

Yesterday I chaired our first committee hearing on California's Downtown Recovery, where we heard from 4 big city mayors @LondonBreed @RexRichardson @MayorLockDawson @Mayor_Steinberg, state and city experts, and discussed solutions to support California's struggling downtowns, including legislation I've introduced.

Struggling downtowns are a statewide challenge that urgently require a statewide solution. As a state, we must align our investments, resources, infrastructure, incentives, along with lifting bureaucratic hurdles and removing red tape. In order for California to thrive, our downtowns must thrive.

Every big city in California is facing problems getting their downtown cores back up to pre-pandemic levels. This committee will work to develop a statewide plan that will direct resources and policy solutions to the right efforts and help us clear the bureaucratic hurdles that are getting in the way of recovery and enhance safety and cleanliness. That's already happening with over 30 bills on the table right now that can support our downtowns.

California has the 5th largest economy in the world. And our downtowns bring in revenue, tourists, businesses, and culture to our cities. We can’t let them become blighted, we have to work together to ensure they come back stronger and safer.

[Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson @MayorLockDawson]

I welcomed back the governor’s Chief Service Officer, Josh Fryday, to celebrate the anniversary of the California Service Corps in Riverside. We have hired and placed 100 fellows and reopened recruitment! #myriverside

Visit: https://t.co/lq4s9j1q0f https://t.co/DU8WjZtG8k

[Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson @MayorLockDawson]

California Volunteers Announces Inland Empire Recruitment for Nation’s Largest Service Force 03-14-2024 https://t.co/CwVI6DEU6N

[Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson @MayorLockDawson]

We are successfully reducing homelessness in Riverside and are proud to lead the way! Grateful to our partners County of Riverside for their help meeting this challenge head on.
@usmayors @RivCoNow

[The United States Conference of Mayors @usmayors]

During her 2024 State of the City Address, @MayorLockDawson announced a 12% drop in chronic homelessness in Riverside. Last January, she launched the Mayor’s Challenge to End Youth Homelessness — part of her comprehensive strategy to address homelessness. https://t.co/f7SLPKTvsm